Texas Bar Foundation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Texas Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2023, Texas Bar Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 05/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Texas Bar Foundation has awarded 217 individual grants totaling $3,667,939. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDES FUNDING TO ENHANCE THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SYSTEM OF JUSTICE IN TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO ENHANCE THE RULE OF LAW AND THE SYSTEM OF JUSTICE IN TEXAS, ESPECIALLY PROGRAMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; ETHICS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION; LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY; LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & FORUMS; AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Baillie Milliken Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $93,025 |
Angela Castilleja Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $99,468 |
Alistair Dawson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
W Stephen Benesh Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Geffrey Anderson Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Wendy Burgower Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
State Bar Of Texas Tbf Staff & Support | 5/30/23 | $462,699 |
Luther King Capital Mgmt Investment Management | 5/30/23 | $155,266 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $230,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,294,281 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,524,281 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $705,261 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$394,165 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,056,778 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,457,035 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $182,931 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,650 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,035 |
| Travel | $9,960 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $118,280 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,682,349 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $664,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $162,402 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,625 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,920,788 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $502,165 |
| Total assets | $35,282,026 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,517 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $203,260 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $471,197 |
| Total liabilities | $696,974 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,201,096 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,383,956 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,282,026 |
Over the last fiscal year, Texas Bar Foundation has awarded $1,465,626 in support to 86 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A HOME BASE FOR TRSNG YOUTH PURPOSE: Support ntwrk for frmr foster youth | $30,000 |
ACCESSHEALTH PURPOSE: Connect indigent ptnts to legal res | $25,000 |
ACT-ADVOC FOR COMM TRANSFORM PURPOSE: Bld cap/scale casework | $34,485 |
ADVOCS FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVOR PURPOSE: Legal srvcs for survivors of VC | $7,500 |
ALZHEIMERS ASSN-S CTRL TX CH PURPOSE: Legal & Finacl plan:Edu & Resources | $8,000 |
AMARILLO AREA CASA PURPOSE: Collab fam eng w/srvcs for AOY | $20,000 |